Problem Solving Task (Speaking)

Work with another student or the teacher.
Imagine you are considering ways to encourage people to do more sports or exercise.
Below are some ideas for you to consider.
Talk to each other about the different ideas and try and decide which would be the most effective.

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Now listen to two people doing Exercise I. As you listen, make a note of:

three expressions used to make an additional point

three expressions used to indicate lack of complete agreement

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Discuss the following questions with another student.
Where appropriate, use the expressions you made a note of earlier.

How important do you think it is that ordinary people take regular exercise?

Do you think the way some people become dedicated fans
of a particular team is healthy or unhealthy? Why?

Is there any real difference,
do you think, between watching sport on TV and actually going to the event?

What are the potential problems for child athletes who
dedicate themselves to their sport?

Do you think there is any problem with the role
of business and advertising in sport today?

Do you think the Olympic Games is more than just a big sports competition?